Put a big tick on the bucket list with a visit to Dolphin Explorer Park. You'll get to interact or swim with dolphins. And with a range of experiences to choose from, you decide just how close you'll get to the world's friendliest sea creatures.

Swimming with dolphins is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, and Dolphin Explorer Park brings you up close and personal to these fascinating, friendly mammals. You'll get the chance to see the dolphin trainers at work before your choice of a dolphin encounter or swim. With three packages on offer, you'll choose exactly what experience you'll tick off the bucket list.

Take your pick of these fantastic options:

Funtastic – 40-min dolphin encounter, 20 guests per group, 1 dolphin
Explorer – 50-min dolphin swim, 12 guests per group, 1 dolphin
Excellence – 60-min dolphin swim, 10 guests per group, 2 dolphins

The whole experience was dragged out from the driver purposely driving at 10mph to make sure the driver took over 1 hour to get there when it was was only a 20 min taxi. Staff didn’t speak good English at the centre and kept us waiting for over 1 hour to check in and then another 40 min before taking us to the dolphins. Forced to purchase dolphin photos at $195 as you can’t take your own photos. Everything overpriced to rip the tourist. Short time with Dolphins as groups of 12 at a time.

I paid on the tui website for the dolphin encounter (not a swim as my mrs cant swim) she just wanted to get in the water and meet the dolphins as did the kids once we arrived at the park we were told yellow wrist bands get in 40mins with the dolphins not swim just meet and greet. Then as usual with these holidays it all changes once your there and there is a language barrier very rude staff. I was told instead we paid to see the dolphins nearly a mile away from the beach. Very unacceptable

Experience was fantastic

Overall ok experience. The dolphins are in a very small pen though which is animal welfare questionable. Staff aren’t that friendly and it’s very expensive for photos. Although it’s advertised as a 2-4 hour trip it’s definitely 6 hours. No food or drinks included so take water and pack a small snack as onsite cafe is expensive. Staff at park want you to stay longer so you buy food at the cafe which we didn’t do. Overall ok but there is better trips out sadly. I feel bad for the dolphins.

We enjoyed our time with the dolphins . Communication as to how to behave in the water was difficult to understand . The water was very murky in the dolphin pools . I booked the package that also involved the sharks and stingrays . But only got to swim with dolphins . So disappointed , Bad advertisement on behalf of tui . The gift shop was reasonable prices . Photo package and video $80 for one person $150 for two . Bus was on time, driver friendly .

The experience with the dolphins was good. The cost for the pictures afterwards and the two hour wait for the coach was not enjoyable

Why you’ll love this…

Meet the dolphins
Great day out for all ages
Unique location by the water

Important to know

Swimming with dolphins not included in the Admission or Funtastic programme
Children under 1 metre tall go free when accompanied by a paying adult in the Funtastic programme
Participants must be able to swim for the Explorer or Excellence programme and be over 1 metre in height
Pictures are not included, it is not allowed to bring your own camera into the water
Not suitable for guests with reduced mobility
Not suitable for wheelchairs
Not suitable for expectant mothers
Not suitable for guests who can't swim
Height, weight and/or age restrictions may apply

Cancellation policy

Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 1 day before the experience begins.

What’s included

Transport
Admission fees
Instructor
Equipment
Dolphin Encounter or Dolphin Swim, according to your chosen package

Booking fee

Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.

Pickup points

To see which pickup points are available, check under availability & prices.

Provider

TUI DOMINICANA, S.A.S

What people say about this experience

4.3/5

All reviews are verified

Based on 525 reviews

Review categories

Safety

1/5

Service

1/5

Staff

3.4/5

Value for money

1.4/5

All ratings (525)

5 stars (299)

57%

4 stars (127)

24%

3 stars (64)

12%

2 stars (20)

1 star (15)

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ARNIE
Traveled with family
August 1, 2026
3
United Kingdom
The whole experience was dragged out from the driver purposely driving at 10mph to make sure the driver took over 1 hour to get there when it was was only a 20 min taxi. Staff didn’t speak good English at the centre and kept us waiting for over 1 hour to check in and then another 40 min before taking us to the dolphins. Forced to purchase dolphin photos at $195 as you can’t take your own photos. Everything overpriced to rip the tourist. Short time with Dolphins as groups of 12 at a time.
C
corey
Traveled with family
August 1, 2026
1
United Kingdom
I paid on the tui website for the dolphin encounter (not a swim as my mrs cant swim) she just wanted to get in the water and meet the dolphins as did the kids once we arrived at the park we were told yellow wrist bands get in 40mins with the dolphins not swim just meet and greet. Then as usual with these holidays it all changes once your there and there is a language barrier very rude staff. I was told instead we paid to see the dolphins nearly a mile away from the beach. Very unacceptable
P
Paul Attley
Traveled with a group of friends
July 31, 2026
5
United Kingdom
Experience was fantastic
E
Ellie and boys
Traveled with family
July 30, 2026
3.8
United Kingdom
Overall ok experience. The dolphins are in a very small pen though which is animal welfare questionable. Staff aren’t that friendly and it’s very expensive for photos. Although it’s advertised as a 2-4 hour trip it’s definitely 6 hours. No food or drinks included so take water and pack a small snack as onsite cafe is expensive. Staff at park want you to stay longer so you buy food at the cafe which we didn’t do. Overall ok but there is better trips out sadly. I feel bad for the dolphins.
J
Jenniw
Traveled with family
July 27, 2026
3.8
United Kingdom
We enjoyed our time with the dolphins . Communication as to how to behave in the water was difficult to understand . The water was very murky in the dolphin pools . I booked the package that also involved the sharks and stingrays . But only got to swim with dolphins . So disappointed , Bad advertisement on behalf of tui . The gift shop was reasonable prices . Photo package and video $80 for one person $150 for two . Bus was on time, driver friendly .
I
Isabelle Spencer
Traveled as a couple
July 25, 2026
2.6
United Kingdom
The experience with the dolphins was good. The cost for the pictures afterwards and the two hour wait for the coach was not enjoyable